Our Polls

Because our results are rounded, a single vote may not seem to affect the percentages below. Rest assured it does count for the calculation of the results.

Results of the survey

Do you think homelessness is an issue in Corner Brook?

33%Yes

45%No

21%Not sure

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Survey

Some voters in the advance poll for the Liberal nomination in the Long Range Mountains district say they felt intimidated by ballot collectors coming to their homes unannounced to collect their ballots. Would you feel intimidated to vote in a ballot collector’s presence in such circumstances?

YesNo

Survey

Are you more likely to attend the Rod Stewart concert in St. John’s on July 11 or the Salmon Festival in Grand-Falls Windsor, which takes place the same day?

Rod StewartSalmon FestivalNot going to either

Survey

Are you happy the Central West Senior Hockey League final between Grand Falls and Corner Brook will be for the Herder Memorial trophy, or would you rather see a west vs. east playoff?

It's better this wayEast vs. west is how it should beI'll wait and see how the final series turns out

Survey

A traffic safety expert is asking the City of St. John’s to consider roundabouts as a way of reducing collisions. Do you think there are intersections in Corner Brook that could benefit from being turned into roundabouts?

YesNo

Survey

Do you think Marine Atlantic discounting its Argentia ferry crossing by 30 per cent will lead more travellers to bypass western Newfoundland?

YesNo

Recent survey

Some feel that the common practice of shaking hands in church should be abolished due to concerns about influenza. Do you think shaking hands in church should stop?

54%Yes

27%No

19%Only if there's a flu or virus going around

Provincial Finance Minister Ross Wiseman is holding pre-budget consultations “province-wide,” but stops in western Newfoundland only include Stephenville and Corner Brook. Should pre-budget consultations be held on the Northern Peninsula?

75%Yes

8%No

17%They could guage the interest and go from there

Do you usually purchase lottery tickets?

38%Always

16%Never

46%Sometimes, if I think of it

Are you attending any of the events scheduled this weekend for Corner Brook Winter Carnival?

19%Yes

81%No

A provincial court judge questioned the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s investigation of Sean Kelly during his sentencing Thursday. Do you think the RNC should investigate its own officers when they’re accused of a crime?

6%Yes

82%No

12%Depends on the circumstances

Western Newfoundland has seen 133 confirmed cases and counting of influenza so far this year. Are you concerned about getting the flu?

45%Yes

55%No

Given that Marble Mountain’s new chairlift, The Lightning Express, may not be operational until March, do you think the ski hill should reimburse people who bought a season pass at full price this year?

52%Yes

15%No

33%Offer them a discount on next season's pass

Eastern Health has implemented a new policy to not bathe newborn babies for the first 24 hours after birth. Do you think there are health benefits to newborns who aren’t given a bath in their first day in the world?

27%Yes

37%No

36%Undecided

Did you go to see the “Fifty Shades of Grey” movie this past weekend?

3%Yes

84%No

13%I'll wait for the home release

Do you think the Elections Act needs to be revised in regards to provincial political financing and contributions?

78%Yes

7%No

15%Undecided

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Quick question: Voter intimidation

Some voters in the advance poll for the Liberal nomination in the Long Range Mountains district say they felt intimidated by ballot collectors coming to their homes unannounced to collect their ballots. Would you feel intimidated to vote in a ballot collector’s presence in such circumstances?